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About

New Springs is a residential area located in the eastern part of Wigan, Greater Manchester. The neighborhood is primarily made up of terraced and semi-detached houses, with a mix of older and more modern properties. It is situated close to the town center, providing easy access to local amenities and transport links. The area is known for its community feel, with several parks and green spaces nearby, including New Springs Park.

The area has good road connections, with the A577 running through it, linking to Wigan town center and nearby towns like Leigh. Public transport options include regular bus services, making commuting straightforward. Local schools, shops, and pubs cater to everyday needs, while the nearby Robin Park Retail Park offers larger shopping facilities. New Springs balances suburban living with convenient access to Wigan’s broader attractions and services.

Area overview

On average New Springs has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in New Springs is £41,800 per year. There are 3 schools in New Springs: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

New Springs Population
6,258
Population density
1,081.8 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,890
94.07%
Other White
138
2.2%
African
43
0.69%
Other
33
0.53%
Indian
27
0.43%
Total population: 6,261

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,178
44.07%
Owns with a mortgage
897
33.56%
Social rents from council
235
8.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
225
8.42%
Other social rented
92
3.44%
Total households: 2,673

Property prices in New Springs

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £182,000 in New Springs area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £575,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for New Springs in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in New Springs over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£245,000
Flats3£136,000
Semi-Detached44£176,500
Terraced15£157,995

10 years median price trend in New Springs

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in New Springs.

All postcodes in New Springs

WN13YQ

Durham Street

WN21BQ

Wilton Avenue

WN21HQ

Cale Lane

WN21DP

Wigan Road

WN21JD

Withington Lane

WN21PX

Ashworth Street

WN21XF

New Springs

WN21ET

Chapel Street

WN21BD

Camberwell Crescent

WN21BN

Albury Way

WN21PR

New Springs

WN22SR

Bagshaw Lane

WN21EH

Leal Holme Avenue

WN21QE

Lazonby Avenue

WN21RA

Mill Court

WN21EL

Longfield Street

WN21EA

Higher Lane

WN21QR

New Springs

WN21HS

Montford Rise

WN21JQ

Senecar Close

WN21QT

Wigan Road

WN22SS

Hall Lane

WN21DA

Bath Street

WN21HB

Cale Lane

WN21PQ

New Springs

WN21QP

Hall Lane

WN22ST

Mayfair Drive

WN13NP

Baclaw Close

WN13YD

Waterbeck Close

WN13YF

Sole Street

WN13YY

Corsock Drive

WN21AU

Alston Road

WN21AX

Borden Close

WN21BW

Cheltenham Street

WN21HU

Gray Close

WN21HW

Ashbourne Avenue

WN21JA

Cale Lane

WN22FN

Hall Lane

WN21AE

Maldon Close

WN21AN

Shildon Close

WN13YX

Farnsfield

WN21AZ

Farm Lane

WN21JW

Albion Drive

WN21PZ

New Springs

WN13YN

Durham Street

WN21AH

Ashbourne Avenue

WN21BY

Wheat Close

WN21HH

Burlton Grove

WN21QN

Reservoir Street

WN22FR

New Springs

WN21EY

Armstrong Street

WN21BA

Bromley Close

WN21PL

New Springs

WN21QW

Reservoir Street

WN21QZ

Ilkeston Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.